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Nigeria vs Algeria: 10,000 fans will be allowed to watch the match

Nigeria vs Algeria: 10,000 fans will be allowed to watch the match

THE Super Eagles of Nigeria will be back in action against Algeria on Sunday, October 4, 2020 with an average of 10,000 fans to be in attendance at the match in Austria.
India’s virus cases top 6m amid concerns over festivals, polls

India’s virus cases top 6m amid concerns over festivals, polls

THE number of COVID-19 cases in India topped 6 million on Monday amid concerns over the country’s upcoming religious festival and polls in a populous state.
Budweiser opens scholarship program to grow more Black representation in brewing industry

Budweiser opens scholarship program to grow more Black representation in brewing industry

Budweiser and its parent company Anheuser-Busch Inbev ABI.BR announced on Wednesday that it will award 30 scholarships annually over the next five years aimed at growing more Black representation in the beer brewing industry.
Airlines call for COVID-19 tests before all international flights

Airlines call for COVID-19 tests before all international flights

Global airlines today called for airport COVID-19 tests for all departing international passengers, to replace the quarantines they blame for exacerbating the travel slump.
U.S. CDC takes down COVID-19 airborne transmission guidance

U.S. CDC takes down COVID-19 airborne transmission guidance

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday took down its guidance warning on possible airborne transmission of the novel coronavirus, saying that the draft recommendation was posted in error.
U.S. CDC warns COVID-19 could spread through air

U.S. CDC warns COVID-19 could spread through air

THE U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that COVID-19 could spread through airborne particles that can remain suspended in the air and travel beyond six feet. The agency previously said the virus mainly spreads from person to
LASG to celebrate virtual World Tourism Day

LASG to celebrate virtual World Tourism Day

THE Lagos State Government has said that the celebration of this year's World Tourism Day will conform with COVID-19 safety protocols, as plans have been concluded to restrict physical participation by stakeholders during the celebration.
Bill Gates Sr., father of Microsoft co-founder, dies at 94

Bill Gates Sr., father of Microsoft co-founder, dies at 94

William H. Gates II, a lawyer and philanthropist who was the father of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, has died at 94.
CHINA: COVID-19 vaccine may be ready for public use in November, official claims

CHINA: COVID-19 vaccine may be ready for public use in November, official claims

Coronavirus vaccines being developed in China may be ready for use by the general public as early as November, an official with the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said.
BREAKING: US govt imposes visa restriction on individuals who rigged Kogi, Bayelsa elections

BREAKING: US govt imposes visa restriction on individuals who rigged Kogi, Bayelsa elections

THE United States of America has imposed visa ban on individuals who rigged the November 2019 Kogi and Bayelsa State elections.